How To Make Organic Toothpaste
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How To Make Organic Toothpaste
Next time you get ready to scrub your pearly whites, flip over your tube of paste and check the ingredients. If your favorite dental scrub has any dangerous or unknown chemicals, it may be time to use an organic and non-toxic toothpaste. Follow these easy steps to find out how to make your own inexpensive and eco-friendly toothpaste.
Step 1: You will need
- Mixing bowl
- Tablespoon
- Oil of peppermint
- Baking soda
- Hydrogen peroxide
Step 2: Paste Maker
Pour a half of a cup of baking soda into your mixing bowl. Baking soda has a natural cleansing ability and can even be found in some commercial toothpaste. It's non-toxic and will help polish your teeth. Add ΒΌ cup of hydrogen peroxide and one drop of oil of peppermint. Hydrogen peroxide naturally disinfects your mouth and will also help whiten your teeth. The drop of oil of peppermint will leave your mouth feeling fresh.
Step 3: Mix Master
When you have poured in all your ingredients, take your tablespoon and thoroughly mix the hydrogen peroxide and baking soda until you get a paste. If you need to, mix in more hydrogen peroxide until you get the right consistency. You can store your homemade toothpaste in a plastic squeeze. Now that you have a natural, safe and inexpensive way to brush your teeth, you may never buy regular toothpaste again. Done.